MP Lee : Urgent action needed on oil spill in Gulf of Paria
Reports from the group Fishermen and Friends of the Sea (FFOS) of an oil spill in the Gulf of Paria, specifically in the vicinity of the Pointe a Pierre refinery extending to Claxton Bay is extremely concerning and warrants an immediate investigation by the Ministry of Energy.
As the Member of Parliament for the affected area, I am calling on the Minister of Energy to not only inform the public on the cause and extent of this oil spill but to ensure quick action as well as all needed contingency plans are implemented forthwith.
Failure to act can have catastrophic effects not only on the surrounding environment but also on the fishing industry of the Claxton Bay Community which utilises this area as a vital source of income and food supply.
What we need now is transparency on the true state of affairs, action to prevent further damage and proper consultation with all affected stakeholders so this issue can be prevented from turning into a crisis